Postcards for Mother’s Day It all started with an idea. Stephanie was going send her mom a postcard every week for a year. What a fantastic idea (or some version of) to do for Mom this Mother’s Day! I’m going to send my mom one card each week until Mother’s Day on May 14th (I […]
5 ways to participate in National Letter Writing Month
5 ways to participate in National Letter Writing Month Even though it is April 1st, we are no fools. We know the charm of snail mail to be the real deal. April is National Letter Writing month and what better opportunity to introduce others to the lost art of letter writing. Here are […]
Juliet’s Letters
Juliet’s Letters Love plays havoc with our hearts. Juliet, of the famous Romeo and Juliet, knew this all too well. And so does author Glenn Dixon. His new book Juliet’s Answer chronicles his journey from being a Calgary teacher of Shakespeare to a stint as one of Juliet’s secretaries. It is in Verona, Italy at the […]
Visit Canadian Stamp Collection
Visit Canadian Stamp Collection I have a thing for stamps. Not a collector or anything, just an appreciator. These miniature works of art elevate any piece of snail mail to something beautiful. The Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa has a permanent exhibit of over 3000 Canadian stamps that chronicle our history as a country. […]